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THE FLORIST. 
To the Editor of the Florist. 
Sir, —Every one will acknowledge that the lists of florists* flowers 
which Mr. Edwards has taken the trouble to compile are of great 
service to the grower, more especially the amateur ; but still, I think, 
they might be even of more use than they are at present. The prin¬ 
cipal fault is, that the opinions given are all, or nearly so, from 
growers in the south of England. We are all aware that florists’ 
flowers vary very much in different localities; also, what the growers 
in one district esteem, in another they despise. No flower can illus¬ 
trate my object better than the pink. For instance, in the South, 
fulness and high crown seem to be the most essential points ; in the 
midland counties, a flower that has a serrated edge, be it ever so full, 
is discarded; in the North, much the same idea is carried out; so 
that the favourite flowers of the growers in the South are thought 
little of in other parts, and vice versa. What I wish to recommend 
to the notice of Mr. Edwards is, that the different lists should give 
the opinions of growers resident in the south, north, and midland 
counties; then these lists would be of great service to growers all 
through the country. I would also further suggest, that a few well- 
known amateurs should give their opinions, as some nurserymen 
might be influenced by the stock they may have on hand, and the 
varieties they may have let out; not that I for one moment think 
that such is the case, but still it would be more satisfactory to 
parties who may entertain ideas of this description. What I wish is, 
that The Florist may circulate among all the admirers of floriculture 
in the kingdom ; as I am sure all who read its pages must be con¬ 
vinced that it is the wish of the proprietors that every reader may 
gain all the information he wishes. If lists of all the florists’ flowers 
were published in the manner before mentioned during the winter 
months of each year, I have no doubt but that they would be re¬ 
ceived with pleasure by all subscribers. 
Charles James Perry, 
Hon. Sec. to the Handsworth and Lozells 
Horticultural Society. 
LIQUID MANURE FOR AURICULAS. 
The most cleanly, and the best for Auriculas, is made from common 
saltpetre of the oil-shops. Dissolve one ounce in a gallon of clean 
soft water. Commence watering about the second week in April, or 
just before the pips begin to expand, and continue till the end of the 
blooming time. If the foliage be sprinkledi now and then with this 
liquid, it will much improve the appearance, and no injury need be 
apprehended. It will also be found excellent to water round the 
hand-lights just before covering them up at night; the evaporation 
from it tends greatly to assist the expansion and enlargement of the 
blooms. J. Neville. 
